Aesthetic, theme or style - whatever you call it, this aspect of your wedding is an exciting opportunity to express yourselves and have your wedding look amazing while doing so. Picking out colour schemes, fabrics, furniture and decor pieces, looking at architectural details and seasonal features, all of it comes together to tell the story of you and your partner through the design of your day.
From chatting with your partner and making mood boards, through to picking out specific styling and decor pieces, all the way to designing every single piece of your stationery suite, read on for all of the information you need to make sure that your wedding looks cohesive, stylish and exactly as you dreamed.
What aesthetic, style or vibes do you want for your wedding day? There are so many different themes to choose from - boho, luxe, classic romantic, botanical, farmhouse, modern minimalism, coastal, gothic, even casual - it can be hard to narrow it down.
While you can pick and choose aspects from different aesthetics, having one overarching style or theme will help your wedding feel more cohesive, purposeful and stylish. And it can actually make the rest of your wedding planning easier, too!
While choosing your wedding aesthetic is about looking at overall theming, selecting the styling and decor is all about the details - things like furniture, decorations, lighting, table settings, all of the finer points that are going to come together to convey the aesthetic you've chosen and make your wedding as beautiful as possible.
Many decor pieces are optional, depending on which aesthetic you're going for, or things like budget and venue inclusions, but they can have a big impact on how the space feels.
Your save the dates and invitations are the first pieces of your wedding that your guests are going to see, and whether you send out physical copies, digital invites, or direct everyone to a wedding website, these can go a long way in setting the tone for the day. It's important that your stationery matches the aesthetic of your wedding, while still providing clear information about the logistics of the day through signage, directions and menus.
Striking the perfect balance of eye-catching and informative will make your stationery suite stand out.
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